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Dodge Durango Hybrid vs. GMC Yukon Review

How the Dodge Durango Hybrid stacks up against the GMC Yukon - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid
Price: $45,040
2010 GMC Yukon
Price Range: $37,705 - $55,995
Dodge Durango Hybrid vs. GMC Yukon Review

Utility
The GMC and the Dodge Durango Hybrid can accommodate the same number of passengers. The GMC Yukon is likely a better choice than the Durango Hybrid regarding transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of luggage or massive dogs.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the GMC Yukon and the Dodge Durango Hybrid are true speedsters.

Dimensions
The GMC Yukon's tank is roughly the same size as the Dodge Durango Hybrid's, though the Dodge Durango Hybrid's is slightly bigger. The GMC Yukon and the Dodge Durango Hybrid compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You will most certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the GMC Yukon than with the Dodge Durango Hybrid.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Dodge Durango Hybrid to the dealership as the GMC Yukon. Producing an exact fuel economy evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Dodge is the winner when it comes to gas mileage. The GMC Yukon doesn't pale in comparison to the Dodge Durango Hybrid as far as gas mileage. Regarding MSRP, the Dodge doesn't cost much less than the Yukon.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the GMC Yukon and the Dodge Durango Hybrid likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The GMC and the Durango Hybrid have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Durango Hybrid. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Durango Hybrid is significantly more powerful than the GMC Yukon. The GMC Yukon could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Durango Hybrid as far as pickup.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the GMC Yukon offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Durango Hybrid, there really isn't much of a difference. The GMC Yukon is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Dodge Durango Hybrid.

Warranty
The Dodge and the Yukon have the same basic after-sale protection.

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